Published on: 2026-10-14
Source: Government of the Russian Federation –
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First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov visited the branch of PJSC “Yakovlev” – the Irkutsk Aviation Plant (part of the United Aircraft Corporation of the state corporation “Rostec”).
The First Deputy Prime Minister reviewed the progress of the production of the first 18 serial MS-21 aircraft, which are planned to be delivered to the airline Aeroflot in 2027–2028. In the near future, the factory plans to begin manufacturing components for an additional 90 MS-21 units under the contract signed on September 18 in the presence of Russian President Vladimir Putin with the airline Aeroflot.
Denis Manturov was also shown the modernized Yak-130M advanced trainer and combat aircraft, and was told about the advantages of the aircraft and the progress of the testing of the prototype machines. On October 9, the third prototype Yak-130M began flights. This will allow completing the aircraft tests within the scheduled timeframe and starting deliveries in 2028.
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